The meaning of “זָרַח”
Understanding zârach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
arise, rise (up), as soon as it is up. - properly, to irradiate (or shoot forth beams), i.e. to rise (as the sun) - spec...
זָרַח
arise, rise (up), as soon as it is up. - properly, to irradiate (or shoot forth beams), i.e. to rise (as the sun) - specifically, to appear (as a symptom of leprosy) 1) to rise, come forth, break out, arise, rise up, shine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rise 1a2) to come out, appear
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 32:31 | “And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.” Word: זָרַח (zârach) | |
| Deuteronomy 33:2 | “And he said, The Lord came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them.” Word: זָרַח (zârach) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:4 | “And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.” Word: זָרַח (zârach) | |
| 2 Chronicles 26:19 | “Then Uzziah was wroth, and had a censer in his hand to burn incense: and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy even rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house of the Lord, from beside the incense altar.” Word: זָרַח (zârach) | |
| Psalms 112:4 | “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.” Word: זָרַח (zârach) |
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